JAI Programs Ex-Participants

I joined the Olive Tree Planting Program for the first time in February 2017 with a group from my Church and some other friends. It was a life-changing experience. We enjoyed wonderful Palestinian hospitality throughout our trip and were made very welcome. Our hosts were kind and generous and treated us like family.

Although I had read about the situation in Palestine, living along-side people and experiencing day-to-day life with them was an eye-opener. Nothing I had read prepared me for what I saw and experienced. I was deeply moved by the steadfastness of the people I met and their hopeful commitment to peace and justice.

Since returning home I have had the opportunity of speaking at different meetings and have been able to share my experience and encourage others to visit and find out more for themselves.

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A joint program of East Jerusalem YMCA and YWCA of Palestine, works for Peace with Justice in Palestine, based on Humanitarian and Christian Values, by mobilizing the world movements of YMCA and YWCA, churches, church-based organizations, UN agencies, and other relevant organizations to influence decision-makers and prompt actions that contribute to end Israeli occupation and all its violations of International Law.